Gate sensors does not work when raining

[JamieF]

Hi,
Are you referring to the receiver end of your photocells? If so, the rain could be obstructing the photocell beam. Especially if the beam isn't very strong, due to being at its max range - rain could cause intermittence in the beam. I would recommend the following below.

- Check the alignment of the cells
- Check the max range of the cells
- Check that the cells have not been damaged internally by water ingress

I would not replace a kit just yet, especially when it is just a photocell fault showing. Firstly, i would fault find the cells - a replacement pair of cells may possibly be needed.

Hi
Thank you very much. You help me a lot. But the cells am using are Genius, I tried to find them but due to the Covid so I could not buy them from elsewhere outside Australia. Do you think I can use another brand? Because when I ask the professional man he wants me to replace the whole things. Once again thank you.

Hi,
If you could let me know the actual model of the PCB you are using to control your gate (control panel), i will be able to let you know the type of cells to use. If you would like to email some images in of your gate panel and current photocells to info@easygates.co.uk (FAO Jamie), i will be able to recommend a pair of photocells suitable for replacement.

I hope this helps.
Kind regards,
-Jamie